1. Pilates Thigh Workout with Small Ball

This is a great workout for the thighs. I never thought I would see a difference in my thighs until i tried this workout. The thighs are one of the hardest areas to loss fat and increase muscle but I am seeing a difference probably for the first time ever. I have couple areas I need to improve and one is my thighs so learning this workout has sold me on Pilates. It’s pretty easy too – I have learned it is all about the form and I am finally understanding how form really makes the difference. And having a great Pilates instructor definitely also made the difference on improving my workouts.

And all you need is a ball – small ball and mat.

First Exercise: lift leg up squeezing ball in back of knee – as shown

So stand up straight on the mat – hands straight out in front of you. Place the small ball behind your knees bend your leg holding the ball in place – squeezing it. Then lift your leg back for 12 reps and repeat 4 times.

Second Exercise: lift leg to the side squeezing ball in back of knee – as shown

After competing this then lift you leg to the side still squeezing the ball and make sure you stand up straight with arms out in front of you. You will feel this is your thighs and doing to workout consistency will really make a difference.

2. Pilates Ab Workout with Small Ball

All you need again is a mat and small ball – easy set-up. And remember your placement with good form again is really important so sit down on the middle the mat with good posture – shoulders back sitting up straight – place ball under your upper back – get a good position leaning back on the ball. Then place hands behind the head and curl up and moving back down. Repeat this 12 times for 4 reps. You should really feel this in your abs.